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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,440.16, 44,767.53 and 18,099.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,440.16, 44,767.53 and 18,099.92 is: 24,977.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,440.16 : 44,767.53 = 18,099.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,440.16/44,767.53 = 18,099.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,440.16x = 44,767.53 × 18,099.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,440.16x = 810,288,487.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,288,487.76/32,440.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,977.95

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